Get Ssa-8 2013-2025

The SSA-8 form is used to apply for a lump-sum death payment under the Social Security program. This guide will provide you with clear and supportive instructions to successfully complete the form online.

Follow the steps to complete the SSA-8 online application.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the SSA-8 application and open it in the online editor.
2. In the first section, print the name of the deceased wage earner or self-employed person, and mark their gender by checking the appropriate box.
3. Enter the deceased’s Social Security number and the date of birth and date of death in the specified fields.
4. Provide the place of death, including the city and state.
5. Indicate if the deceased ever filed for Social Security benefits; if so, provide the names and Social Security numbers of the relevant individuals.
6. Answer the income-related questions concerning the earnings of the deceased from self-employment or employment during the year of death and the year prior.
7. Complete questions regarding the deceased's military service and whether any benefits are expected from other federal agencies.
8. If applicable, provide details of any prior marriages of the deceased, including the spouse's name, marriage dates, and how marriages ended.
9. List surviving children who may be eligible for benefits, noting their names and any pertinent details.
10. Once all sections are filled out, review your responses for accuracy, then proceed to save, download, or print the completed form.

Complete your SSA-8 form online today to ensure timely processing of your application.